Nutritionists and Dietitians near Irvine, CA

Struggling with weight management, understanding food labels, eating habits, healthy cooking, nutritional deficiencies? I can help! I infuse my professional practice with a unique blend of relatability, creativity, and a touch of humor. I am notorious for arming my clients with the tools necessary to navigate the world of food so that healthy living is not only accessible, but enjoyable. With a genuine love of all things food related, I firmly believe in the transformative power of nutrition. We spend so much of our time around food, why not enjoy it!

Food is joy and has transformative powers. Eating right and enjoying each bite is the key to maintaining health and joy associated with meals! It is doable even if you have medical conditions like metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney diseases, heart diseases, or cancer. I believe that you should never fear any food! I am here to support your health and wellness needs with an individualized and holistic approach by keeping your health, wellness and medical nutrition therapy needs in mind, while assuring that your ethnic food preferences remain intact. Ready to take the first step. Call or email now!

I have dedicated my career to working in the mental health field helping clients with various degrees of disordered eating. I utilize a non-diet approach with a focus on mind-body connection and balanced nutrition. In every session, we focus on what your needs are in the day to day, but also how nutrition is impacting life on a greater level. I listen to my client's needs and partner with them to create realistic, obtainable goals. Since becoming a mom, I also love assisting people with busy schedules find short cuts in their routines to create easy, affordable, weekly menus and grocery planning.

I specialize in helping individuals and families optimize their health, well-being, and eating behaviors. I offer private nutrition counseling and group workshops using a non-diet, Health At Every Size (HAES) perspective. This means I won’t focus on your body size or prescribe eating rules to follow. Instead, I will serve as a guide on your journey to better health and wellness. This journey looks different for everyone; there is no “one size fits all.”

As a dedicated & compassionate dietitian, my mission is to foster a positive & healing relationship with food & body for individuals navigating eating disorders, disordered eating, & chronic medical conditions. With a commitment to a weight-inclusive approach, I believe in promoting overall well-being rather than numbers on a scale. I recognize the diverse and unique experiences each individual brings to their relationship with food, body image, and health. Cultural sensitivity & diversity are integral components of my approach, & I am devoted to creating a safe and inclusive space where clients feel seen, heard and respected.

Whether you’re recovering from an eating disorder or trying to break the cycle of chronic dieting, I promote a food fluid, weight neutral framework. This means no longer classifying foods as good or bad or, viewing your body as the enemy. I encourage my clients to adopt an all foods fit philosophy, and explore utilizing one’s body as a vehicle for experience, rather than validation. I believe in empowering clients to make decisions that are informed, not fear based. If you are looking for a therapeutic dietitian, you are in the right place. I utilize several therapeutic modalities including IFS, Somatic work, RO-DBT, DBT and CBT.

I am a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist in Orange County, CA. I have over 17 years of professional experience. My career includes collaborating with Bariatric Surgeons and providing diet and lifestyle counseling for patients scheduled for Gastric Bypass and Sleeve Gastrectomy Procedures. My first book EASY GASTRIC SLEEVE COOKBOOK was published in 2020. My second book THE PLANT-BASED WEIGHT LOSS SOLUTION was published in 2021. Both books available on Amazon. I am dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of proper nutrition for patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgeries. Call/email to discuss your needs.

Do you feel like you can't control your eating food- related behaviors ? Do you see yourself as "fat" when others see you as too thin? Would you say that food and thoughts about food dominate your life? You don't have to be alone in your struggle. My specialized and experienced empathetic approach focuses on you and your personal experience . The science of nutrition is important but struggling clients need support with their emotions around food and eating. Plan of care and recovery is developed carefully with your involvement.

Whether you desire to lose weight, manage diabetes, lower cholesterol, reduce FODMAPS, manage IBD/SIBO, navigate food allergies, increase energy, or enhance sports performance, I can help. Eating well isn't about "boring" foods. I enjoy helping people discover ingredients that provide nutritional benefits & also pack flavor. I realize that we all have lives to live and not everyone has hours to devote to food prep. Through ongoing nutrition counseling, I provide you with a nonjudgmental space to help make sense of the abundant nutritional information and to collaboratively develop a personalized eating plan with your health goals.

All clients are ideal...they come with their own individual nutrition issues. As a Registered Dietitian it is my hope that we can come up with a plan of action to meet their needs. By giving the client time to communicate what they have been dealing with and coming up with goals together....the support can come in a gentle and nurturing environment. Many clients come in not knowing what to expect or are scared of making changes. That is not unusual. Helping them see what they can accomplish and breaking it down into manageable pieces can decrease the anxiety of coming in.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, confused, scared of eating foods due to your digestive disorder diagnosis (IBS, IBD, gastroparesis, new ileostomy/colostomy, etc)? Has this led to a restrictive diet, fatigue, stress and weight loss? I am here to help clients like you to troubleshoot and navigate your digestive issues, empower you through personalized step-by-step strategies to help reduce fear and anxiety around eating, decrease inflammation, and get your peace, energy and confidence back.